- Billionaires bet big on practical robotics solutions
- Tesla advances humanoid robot development for commercial use
- Tech pioneers diversify investments across healthcare and drone sectors
Money talks, robots walk
Jeff Bezos leads a $400 million investment round in Physical Intelligence, a startup focused on teaching robots everyday tasks like folding laundry and bagging groceries. The company’s impressive $2 billion valuation signals growing confidence in practical robotics applications.
Tesla’s robot party tricks
Elon Musk showcased Tesla’s Optimus robots at their recent Robotaxi event, where the machines served drinks and played games.
The company plans to deploy these humanoid helpers internally by 2025, followed by commercial availability in 2026.
Old guard meets new tech
Bill Gates backs healthcare robotics through Opentrons investments, Mark Zuckerberg previously funded Vicarious (now part of Google’s Alphabet), and Peter Thiel explores drone technology through Quantum Systems. These tech veterans continue pushing robotics innovation across diverse sectors.
